RF CMOS Breakthroughs: Jim Cable on Peregrine, Murata, & the CMOS Switch Revolution
Wed, 05 Aug 2026 17:59:57 | Industry Insights
In the premiere episode of Above the Noise, host Pat interviews Jim Cable, the semiconductor leader behind Peregrine’s RF CMOS breakthroughs. Jim recounts developing silicon-on-sapphire and SOI switches, winning major customers like Murata, and guiding Peregrine through product scaling and acquisition. They discuss the technical challenges and market strategies that displaced GaAs switches, lessons for startups about disruptive innovation and timing, and Jim’s ongoing advisory work in GaN on silicon, CMOS power amplifiers, quantum, and advanced packaging. Above the Noise is a Mini-Circuits podcast series. Find out more about Mini-Circuits at www.minicircuits.com. The post RF CMOS Breakthroughs: Jim Cable on Peregrine, Murata, & the CMOS Switch Revolution first appeared on Mini-Circuits Blog.

Via Satellite Interview with Jin Bains at SATShow 2026
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:52:16 | Industry Insights
At SATShow Week 2026, Mini-Circuits' CEO Jin Bains spoke with Rachel Jewett from Via Satellite about the space and Satcom market for RF and microwave products. Their conversation highlights how Mini-Circuits supports the expanding range of space and satellite applications with Mini-Circuits' program for space upscreening and launch preparation. The post Via Satellite Interview with Jin Bains at SATShow 2026 first appeared on Mini-Circuits Blog.

The Anti-Parallel Series Pair Limiter Topology
Tue, 24 Mar 2026 16:53:47 | Engineering Resources
For more than 6 decades PIN diode limiters have served to enhance the robustness of RF receivers. The anti-parallel configuration is a very popular choice because its insertion loss, recovery time, power handling, flat leakage and frequency response characteristics can be traded off readily by choice of PIN diode. Even increasing the number of PIN diodes utilized in a limiter circuit can affect performance whether they are added in series or in subsequent stages altogether. The post The Anti-Parallel Series Pair Limiter Topology first appeared on Mini-Circuits Blog.

Joseph Merenda Named Mini-Circuits’ Inaugural R&D Fellow
Tue, 02 Dec 2025 20:39:34 | Industry Insights
Mini-Circuits is proud to announce the appointment of Joseph Merenda as the company’s first Research & Development Fellow, marking a significant milestone in the organization’s long-term commitment to engineering excellence and technical innovation. The post Joseph Merenda Named Mini-Circuits’ Inaugural R&D Fellow first appeared on Mini-Circuits Blog.

Interview: Mini-Circuits Enters Automotive Market with uCeramIQ LTCC Products
Wed, 29 Oct 2025 20:27:20 | Industry Insights
Aaron Vaisman, uCeramIQ Business Unit Leader at Mini-Circuits, and Justin Boyle, Global Market Manager, T&M, Quantum and Automotive at Mini-Circuits recently spoke with our friend, Pat Hindle from Microwave Journal about the company’s entry into the market for automotive electronics and connectivity, its line of AEC-Q200 qualified uCeramIQ LTCC solutions, and the wide variety of […] The post Interview: Mini-Circuits Enters Automotive Market with uCeramIQ LTCC Products first appeared on Mini-Circuits Blog.

Thin Film Filters: Standard & Custom Designs
Fri, 06 Nov 2026 18:58:44 | Engineering Resources
Mini-Circuits’ expanding line of thin-film on alumina filters provides RF designers with compact, high-performance solutions for demanding frequency-selective applications. The ABF-series bandpass and ALF-series lowpass filters combine low insertion loss, sharp rejection characteristics, and excellent unit-to-unit repeatability, leveraging precision thin-film fabrication on high-Q alumina substrates. The post Thin Film Filters: Standard & Custom Designs first appeared on Mini-Circuits Blog.

2W MMIC Power Amplifier
Mon, 02 Nov 2026 13:00:39 | Amplifiers
Introducing the PMA5-223+, Mini-Circuits’ widest-bandwidth MMIC power amplifier to date! This new GaAs pHEMT distributed amplifier delivers exceptional performance from 10 MHz to 22 GHz, combining +33 dBm typical saturated output power, 15.5 dB typical gain, and excellent linearity with +43 dBm OIP3 at 10 GHz. The post 2W MMIC Power Amplifier first appeared on Mini-Circuits Blog.

10W GaAs MMIC PAs
Wed, 28 Oct 2026 15:52:03 | Amplifiers
There’s more muscle than ever in Mini-Circuits' growing GaAs MMIC power amplifier lineup. Check out our new PMA6-series with PSAT up to 10W for the primary backhaul radio link bands and more on the way! These innovative new models provide ample power for the Tx path and outstanding linearity without the need for complex correction schemes. They come in a 6x6mm, 28-lead QFN-style package for seamless integration into multi-element antenna structures and more. The post 10W GaAs MMIC PAs first appeared on Mini-Circuits Blog.

Breaking Bandwidth Barriers with LTCC Balun Technology
Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:54:28 | Engineering Resources
Mini-Circuits continues to expand the capabilities of its proprietary µCeramIQ™ technology with the introduction of the NCS2-2702+, an ultra-wideband balun covering 9 to 27 GHz in a compact 0805 package. Combining exceptional bandwidth with the compact size, manufacturing consistency, and reliability of monolithic LTCC construction, this innovative design gives RF engineers new flexibility to optimize size, performance.. The post Breaking Bandwidth Barriers with LTCC Balun Technology first appeared on Mini-Circuits Blog.

5 Benchtop Switch Modules up to 67 GHz
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:12:48 | Engineering Resources
Mini-Circuits’ RCMX Series Mechanical Switch Assemblies contains pairs of latching electro-mechanical SPDT to SP8T switches operating over a wide bandwidth from DC up to 67 GHz with high isolation and low insertion loss. Each switch is absorptive / internally terminated with a break-before-make configuration and a typical lifetime of 2 million switching cycles. The post 5 Benchtop Switch Modules up to 67 GHz first appeared on Mini-Circuits Blog.

The Beginning of a New Chapter: Melville Office Grand Opening
Mon, 14 Sep 2026 15:02:52 | Events
Mini-Circuits hosted a grand opening ceremony and party for its members, customers, friends and partners. The new Melville location is a big milestone for the company and its continuous growth both for business and in terms of expanding our team. Mini-Circuits now has the ability to tap into the unique talent pool and lucrative technology community that Long Island has to offer. The post The Beginning of a New Chapter: Melville Office Grand Opening first appeared on Mini-Circuits Blog.

From Revolutionary to Tragedy: Edwin Howard Armstrong
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 13:46:34 | Mini-Circuits Life
Edwin Howard Armstrong was an American electrical engineer best known for having invented foundational electronic circuits still used in moder radio, radar and television. These inventions include the regenerative circuits, the superheterodyne circuit, and the FM radio. The regenerative circuit was the first amplifying receiver and the first reliable continuous-wave transmitter, while his crowning achievement, the FM radio, revolutionized the way people listened to news and music. The post From Revolutionary to Tragedy: Edwin Howard Armstrong first appeared on Mini-Circuits Blog.

The Unsung Hero: Life & Legacy of Oliver Heaviside
Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:13:50 | Mini-Circuits Life
Oliver Heaviside was a British, self-taught mathematician, physicist and electrical engineer who, although made great contributions to both mathematics and telegraphy, flew under the radar and is now eclipsed by other more well-known names such as James Clerk Maxwell. Heaviside created the four vector-form equations that we now know today as Maxwell’s equations, and also formulated the Telegrapher’s Equations, which detail how voltages and currents propagate as waves along a long-distance circuit or transmission line often used for telegraphs in the late 1800s to early 1900s. The post The Unsung Hero: Life & Legacy of Oliver Heaviside first appeared on Mini-Circuits Blog.

From Theory to Real World Experience: Quintin Hatzis Shares Key Moments from His Internship
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 14:56:20 | Mini-Circuits Life
Breaking into the engineering industry and making your mark is no easy feat. Especially as a part of the up-and-coming generation of young engineers, it can be difficult to decide which field to pursue. Quintin Hatzis, is already blazing his own trail toward a prosperous career in RF engineering after finishing his second internship with Mini-Circuits this summer. Read more on our blog! The post From Theory to Real World Experience: Quintin Hatzis Shares Key Moments from His Internship first appeared on Mini-Circuits Blog.

Summer Picnic Brings the Spirit of Havana to Mini-Circuits      
Mon, 13 Jul 2026 14:47:35 | Mini-Circuits Life
This summer, Mini-Circuits Florida members stepped away from their daily routines and immersed themselves in the vibrant sights, flavors, and traditions of Cuba during our Havana Nights Summer Picnic. The post Summer Picnic Brings the Spirit of Havana to Mini-Circuits first appeared on Mini-Circuits Blog.

2W MMIC Power Amplifier
Mon, 02 Nov 2026 13:00:39 | Amplifiers
Introducing the PMA5-223+, Mini-Circuits’ widest-bandwidth MMIC power amplifier to date! This new GaAs pHEMT distributed amplifier delivers exceptional performance from 10 MHz to 22 GHz, combining +33 dBm typical saturated output power, 15.5 dB typical gain, and excellent linearity with +43 dBm OIP3 at 10 GHz. The post 2W MMIC Power Amplifier first appeared on Mini-Circuits Blog.

10W GaAs MMIC PAs
Wed, 28 Oct 2026 15:52:03 | Amplifiers
There’s more muscle than ever in Mini-Circuits' growing GaAs MMIC power amplifier lineup. Check out our new PMA6-series with PSAT up to 10W for the primary backhaul radio link bands and more on the way! These innovative new models provide ample power for the Tx path and outstanding linearity without the need for complex correction schemes. They come in a 6x6mm, 28-lead QFN-style package for seamless integration into multi-element antenna structures and more. The post 10W GaAs MMIC PAs first appeared on Mini-Circuits Blog.

Mini-Circuits Butler Matrices Enable Repeatable 5G and Wi-Fi MIMO Beamforming and Multipath Testing
Mon, 05 Oct 2026 10:00:00 | 90- and 180-Degree Hybrids
Mini-Circuits has released a family of high-performance Butler matrices, designed to help engineers reproduce controlled RF phase relationships and multipath propagation conditions in laboratory and production test environments. Covering key Wi-Fi and 5G FR1 frequency bands, the five models provide bi-directional signal transfer between all inputs and outputs while maintaining controlled phase relationships, amplitude balance, […] The post Mini-Circuits Butler Matrices Enable Repeatable 5G and Wi-Fi MIMO Beamforming and Multipath Testing first appeared on Mini-Circuits Blog.

Mini-Circuits Introduces Mini-Bench™ RF Measurement Platform for Streamlined Power Sensor Testing
Mon, 28 Sep 2026 16:03:10 | News
Mini-Circuits, a global supplier of RF, microwave and millimeter-wave components and test solutions, will introduce Mini-Bench™, a new RF test and measurement software platform designed to simplify instrument setup, improve workflow efficiency and provide engineers with enhanced tools for measurement visualization and analysis at European Microwave Week 2026, October 6–8 at ExCeL London in Booth […] The post Mini-Circuits Introduces Mini-Bench™ RF Measurement Platform for Streamlined Power Sensor Testing first appeared on Mini-Circuits Blog.

Mini-Circuits to Showcase Innovative RF and Microwave Solutions at European Microwave Week 2026
Thu, 17 Sep 2026 15:53:16 | News
Mini-Circuits, a global leader in RF, microwave and millimeter-wave components and test products, today announced that it will exhibit at European Microwave Week 2026 in London, United Kingdom. From October 6–8 at ExCeL London, visitors can meet Mini-Circuits’ product experts and discover new technologies for communications, aerospace and defense, satellite, quantum, automotive, industrial, and test […] The post Mini-Circuits to Showcase Innovative RF and Microwave Solutions at European Microwave Week 2026 first appeared on Mini-Circuits Blog.

Beyond the Wireless Hype: 6G, Satellites and AI with Joe Madden
Mon, 02 Nov 2026 11:52:22 | Videos
Where is wireless headed—and which opportunities will deliver real value? In this episode of "Above the Noise", Pat Hindle talks with Joe Madden, founder and president of Mobile Experts, about direct-to-device satellite connectivity, 6G, AI-powered networks, and the growing demands of robots and drones. Madden examines the economics behind emerging technologies, explains why reliable coverage should drive network development, and identifies promising markets for RF suppliers, including fixed wireless access and satellite communications. Find out more about Mini-Circuits at www.minicircuits.com. The post Beyond the Wireless Hype: 6G, Satellites and AI with Joe Madden first appeared on Mini-Circuits Blog.

How to Build a 5W+ S-Band RF Upconverter | 1 GHz to 3.3 GHz | RF Application Demo
Thu, 29 Oct 2026 19:30:29 | Videos
Learn how to design and build a high-power S-Band RF upconverter using Mini-Circuits RF and microwave components. In this step-by-step demonstration, Chris DeMartino covers the complete RF system architecture, converting a fixed 1 GHz intermediate frequency (IF) input into a 3.1–3.5 GHz RF output with over 5 watts of measured output power at 3.3 GHz. Starting with a 1 GHz IF signal at -3 dBm and a 4.3 GHz local oscillator (LO), the system uses frequency mixing, filtering, attenuation, and multiple stages of RF amplification to achieve high-power S-Band operation. The video walks through the complete RF signal chain, explaining the function, selection, and integration of each component, including: RF and Microwave Components Used: -GaAs MMIC amplifiers for RF signal amplification -GaN power amplifiers for high-power RF output -IQ mixers for frequency upconversion -RF filters for frequency selection and suppression of unwanted mixing products -Fixed attenuators for signal-level control and stage matching Additional RF and Microwave System Specifications: -Application: S-Band RF Frequency Upconverter -IF Input Frequency: 1 GHz (fixed) -IF Input Power: -3 dBm -LO Frequency: 4.3 GHz (demonstrated) -RF Output Frequency Range: 3.1–3.5 GHz -Demonstrated RF Output Frequency: 3.3 GHz -Measured RF Output Power: greater than 5W (greater than 37 dBm) This practical RF design tutorial is intended for RF engineers, microwave engineers, wireless system designers, and engineering students working on frequency conversion, RF front ends, high-power amplifier chains, and S-Band systems. About Mini-Circuits: Mini-Circuits is the world’s preferred supplier of RF and microwave components and systems. With 14 design, manufacturing and sales locations in nine countries, as well as hundreds of sales channel partners worldwide, Mini-Circuits offers 27 product lines comprising over 10,000 active models. Over 20,000 customers choose Mini-Circuits for the demanding quality standards, world-class customer support, on-time delivery and value pricing that have earned the industry’s trust for over 50 years. More from Mini-Circuits: Visit Mini-Circuits’ website: https://www.minicircuits.com/ Like Mini-Circuits on Facebook: / minicircuits Follow with Mini-Circuits on LinkedIn: / mini-circuits Follow Mini-Circuits on X: / minicircuits Follow Mini-Circuits on Instagram: / minicircuits The post How to Build a 5W+ S-Band RF Upconverter | 1 GHz to 3.3 GHz | RF Application Demo first appeared on Mini-Circuits Blog.

Application Circuit: Optimizing TSS-23ULN+ MMIC Low Noise Amplifier (LNA) for the 20 – 600 MHz Band
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:38:06 | Videos
This video presents an application circuit to optimize the performance of Mini-Circuits' TSS-23ULN+ MMIC low noise amplifier (LNA) over the 20 to 600 MHz application band. Applications Engineer, Chris DeMartino explains the circuit configuration and layout, including an R-C feedback network that allows the amplifier to outperform the noise figure, gain, isolation and return loss specified on the device datasheet over the targeted frequency range. About Mini-Circuits: Mini-Circuits is the world’s preferred supplier of RF and microwave components and systems. With 14 design, manufacturing and sales locations in nine countries, as well as hundreds of sales channel partners worldwide, Mini-Circuits offers 27 product lines comprising over 10,000 active models. Over 20,000 customers choose Mini-Circuits for the demanding quality standards, world-class customer support, on-time delivery and value pricing that have earned the industry’s trust for over 50 years. More from Mini-Circuits: Visit Mini-Circuits’ website: https://www.minicircuits.com/ Like Mini-Circuits on Facebook: / minicircuits Follow with Mini-Circuits on LinkedIn: / mini-circuits Follow Mini-Circuits on X: / minicircuits Follow Mini-Circuits on Instagram: / minicircuits The post Application Circuit: Optimizing TSS-23ULN+ MMIC Low Noise Amplifier (LNA) for the 20 – 600 MHz Band first appeared on Mini-Circuits Blog.

Story Behind Mini-Circuits’ 1st GaN MMIC Power Amplifiers
Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:59:32 | Amplifiers
Mini-Circuits is expanding its MMIC power amplifier portfolio by introducing its first GaN MMIC power amplifiers, delivering broadband frequency coverage and high power for demanding RF applications. In this special Frequency Matters interview with Microwave Journal, Michael Ciardullo, VP of MMIC Engineering, and Randy Cochran, Director of MMIC Product Management at Mini-Circuits, discuss the technology behind these new devices, their key performance advantages, and what this latest development means for RF designers. Find more amplifiers at: https://www.minicircuits.com/WebStore/Amplifiers_MMIC.html?interface=SMT&interface=Die The post Story Behind Mini-Circuits’ 1st GaN MMIC Power Amplifiers first appeared on Mini-Circuits Blog.

Introduction to Mini-Bench: New GUI Measurement Platform
Mon, 12 Oct 2026 19:35:39 | Power Sensors
Mini-Bench is a powerful new measurement platform, providing a dynamic user interface for Mini-Circuits’ PWR series high-performance power sensor series, designed to simplify test setups, improve workflow efficiency, and enhance the overall user experience for engineers and technicians. The software introduces a modern, intuitive design that enables users to configure measurements faster, access critical functions more easily, and gain deeper insight into test results. Developed based on customer feedback and real-world application requirements, the interface streamlines common tasks while maintaining access to the advanced capabilities users expect from Mini-Circuit's test solutions. Download here: https://www.minicircuits.com/WebStore/softwaredownload/power-meters-downloads-and-documentation. The post Introduction to Mini-Bench: New GUI Measurement Platform first appeared on Mini-Circuits Blog.